Four children have been killed in a horror accident after a car plowed through an after-school clinic.
The car drove straight through the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday about 3.20pm.
Police have not yet released the ages of each of the victims yet, but did say they’re all aged between four and 18.
Three of the victims were hit by the black Jeep as they stood outside the building, while the fourth person who died was inside the building, authorities said.
Several others were rushed to hospital, including one who had to be airlifted for treatment.
The car drove straight through the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois , on Monday about 3.20pm
The driver was uninjured in the horror incident, but was taken to hospital for evaluation
The car drove straight through the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois , on Monday about 3.20pm
The car is understood to have crashed into the building and come out the other side.
The female driver was uninjured in the horror incident, but was taken to hospital for evaluation, and was pictured in handcuffs at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a statement on Monday afternoon, writing: ‘As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities.
‘Let’s wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation.’
Horrified locals have recalled the moment their neighbors, friends and loved ones learned of the tragedy and rushed to the scene.
One wrote: ‘Watching people you know sprint past your house, not knowing if their children are safe, is a gut-wrenching experience. My heart aches for everyone.’
This is a breaking news story. More to come.
